Class A CDL Driver

SodStar; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

Company-paid life insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Quarterly bonus opportunities for safe

Job summary

Buy Sod in Vero Beach, FL is seeking a Full Time Class A CDL Driver to safely operate flatbed sod shipments across our service area. You will perform vehicle inspections, maintain logs, and ensure on-time deliveries with professional customer communication.

We offer a driver‑centric culture, competitive pay with a minimum guarantee, medical/dental/vision coverage, company-paid life insurance, 401k with match, PTO and holidays, plus quarterly bonus opportunities for safe driving.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A Endorsement and DOT Medical Certification.
• Flatbed experience preferred.
• Previous forklift experience preferred.
• Clean driving record.
• Personal cell phone required and partially reimbursed via stipend.
• Occasional extended routes and/or overnight stays may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial vehicles safely and in compliance with company policies and DOT/FMCSA regulations.
• Conduct vehicle inspections and maintenance; keep documentation up to date.
• Safely transport, load/unload sod within weight limits and ensure on-time deliveries.
• Maintain logs and trip reports, fuel receipts, and delivery documentation.
• Provide excellent customer service by communicating delivery updates and obtaining customer signatures.

Skills

DOT regulations

Flatbed experience

Forklift experience

Clean driving record

Tools

Forklift equipment

Job description

Buy Sod, a multi-state agribusiness company with sod farms in the Carolinas, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee, is currently seeking to hire an experienced and motivated Full Time Class A CDL Driver to join our team at our Vero Beach, FL location.

Class A CDL Driver Benefits:

• Competitive pay with minimum guarantee
• Driver-Centric culture - Drivers are respected and appreciated
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available
• Company-paid life insurance and additional coverage options
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off and Paid holidays
• Quarterly bonus opportunities for safe driving

Class A CDL Driver Role Summary:

• Operate commercial vehicles safely and in full compliance with all company policies and local, state, federal, DOT, and FMCSA regulations.
• Conduct thorough vehicle inspections and maintenance, maintain required documentation, and ensure vehicles, trailers, and equipment remain clean, roadworthy, and properly equipped.
• Safely transport, secure, load, and unload sod, verifying legal weight limits, preventing product damage, and ensuring accurate, on-time deliveries.
• Maintain accurate operational records including ELD/DOT logs, trip reports, fuel receipts, delivery status updates, and all required delivery documentation.
• Provide exceptional customer service by communicating delivery updates, notifying customers prior to arrival, resolving delivery or product concerns professionally, and obtaining required customer signatures and documentation.
• Support company safety and operational standards by participating in safety inspections and required training, wearing appropriate PPE and company-issued apparel, and promptly reporting delays, vehicle issues, or other operational concerns.

Class A CDL Driver Requirements:

• Valid Class A Endorsement and DOT Medical Certification
• Flatbed experience preferred
• Previous experience operating a forklift preferred
• Clean driving record
• The use of your personal cell phone is required for this position and will be partially reimbursed on a stipend basis.
• Ability to accommodate occasional extended routes and/or overnight stays as requested.